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that a defendant on trial in France is prohibited from being heard under oath. As a result, a suspect may say whatever he feels fit for his defense, without fear of sanction for perjury .

Jun 24, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that a defendant on trial in France is prohibited from being heard under oath. As a result, “a suspect may say whatever he feels fit for his defense, without fear of sanction for perjury”.

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